Wednesday, 28 May 2014

The Appenzeller
Sennenhund finds its origins in the Appenzell region of northeast Switzerland
and is probably descended from the "cattle dogs left there by the
Romans".

The breed was
originally kept primarily as a cattle herding dog, and a flock guardian. It was
also used as a draft dog, and general farm dog. The breed also was known for
its affinity to both herd and guard with such devotion that they would give
their life to protect their charge. Just like Ozzy!

Monday, 12 May 2014

This could be Ozzy but it isn't. It's another one of his cousins. Close cousin.It's a Bernese
Mountain dog ( Berner
Sennenhund in German and Bouvier Bernois in French) which originated in the Swiss mountains
and was named after the Canton of Bern. The breed was used as an all purpose farm dog for guarding property and to
drive dairy cattle long distances from the farm to the alpine pastures. They make ideal pets. Just like Ozzy.

Saturday, 3 May 2014

Whilst walking in
the forest, Ozzy and I encountered a most beautiful dog.It’s an Ozzy look alike with a short haired
coat.Ozzy’s cousin.

The
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund ) is considered
the oldest of the Swiss breeds and was instrumental in the early development of
both the St. Bernard and the Rottweiler. There are several theories regarding
the ancient origins of the Swiss Sennenhund breeds. The most popular theory
states the dogs are descended from the Mollasian, a large Mastiff-type dog that
accompanied the Roman Legions on their invasion of the Alps
in the 1st century B.C.

Large, sturdy and
confident, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog also referred to as "Swissy"
is a draft and drover breed - robust and agile enough to perform farm work in
very mountainous regions. As a working dog, Swissies like having a job to do.Developed in the remote and isolated areas of
Switzerland,
they were was originally used for draft work, livestock management (herding and
guarding) and as a farm sentinel.The
breed was assumed to have died out by the late 19th century, as their work was
being done by other breeds or machines, but it was rediscovered in the early 1900s.

Twitter

Feedjit

Followers

Blogs I visit

Compliments

Thank you to Cornish Dreamer: "Your compassion for animals always shows on the blog entries that you write and I find that to be a compelling reason to continue reading your blog." and to Violets Vintage: "You are an artist because you transform misguided dogs into perfect pets!" and to Winchester Whisperer: "You are the voice of reason."